New York Rangers Noon Number: 7
by Joe Fortunato on Feb 10, 2012 12:01 PM EST
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PrintIt's no secret that Brad Richards isn't having the best season of his career. He's still getting used to the system, he hasn't really had a consistent line mate (something that brought him success in Dallas) and, quite frankly, the puck hasn't really been bouncing his was so far this season.
That was evident last night when a Richard's shot just glanced over Mathieu Garon's shoulder and skimmed by the post, a goal which would have tied the game at three. But Brian Boyle did tie the game, and that opened the door for Richards to score the game-winner in overtime, a goal that might finally get the puck to start bouncing his way this season.
Either way, the goal was a big one. And, despite his numbers not being where he wants them to be, Brad Richards is no stranger to big goals this year. The goal he scored Thursday night marked his seventh game-winning goal of the season. That's good for 2nd best in the NHL, and the 14 points he's helped the Rangers earn on those game winners have helped the Rangers remain among the elite in the NHL.
Maybe this is exactly what Richards needed to get back on track. Either way, no matter how his season finishes, he's still made a positive impact for this hockey team.
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get BR going
How to do that? Trade for loui eriksson. Unrealistic? Yea probably…would Dallas go through with it? Probably not…BUT we’ve seen sather pull off crazier deals. Dangle dubi ..prospects and picks for him. Talented LW who can score..has chemistry with BR..and could help the PP. I’m not a numbers guy so I don’t know if it’s feasible…but it could be huge.
Thoughts?
by inHANKweTruST on Feb 10, 2012 12:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
keep dreaming
only player on our team who would even get a sniff for erikkson is hank. we could offer kreider dubi and a first and i dont even think they would stay on the phone long enough to laugh at us.
by nhl21 on Feb 10, 2012 1:56 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I ran by this earlier…
http://insider.espn.go.com/nhl/features/rumors?&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnhl%2ffeatures%2frumors
maybe they’re willing to move eriksson in a package for dubi and others… as long as it doesn’t require kreider or erixon.
Kreider, Dubi, and a 1st is quite a package, if Sather was willing to give up so much, the trade is not as ridiculous as you think
by Zuppa Di Pesce on Feb 10, 2012 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
call me crazy but I’d do that deal without thinking twice….even if it required Erixon. Dubi, Erixon, and a 1st of 2nd round pick. I know the kid has alot of growing to do but I haven’t seen anything in him we don’t already have with MDZ and with the amazing play of MCD I dont see Erixon being as “needed” as before. I would like to keep Krieder off the list but one of the two Krieder or Erixon if needed I would say go for it.
loui eriksson is only 26 and would be here for a long time. Locking him up and having BRich until 2020 hopefully get a nice extension for Gabby we could have two really solid productive lines.
CRAZY
:)
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Richards will find his game, I do think he needs to be out on a stable line or have at least one guy he’s consistently paired with. Being a set up type of player he needs to have sniper on his wing to be really effective.
Just a thought why not try Wolski when he gets brought back up. I would think with Feds possibly injured he would get the call.
would definitely like to see Wolski/Richards for a few games. Wolski can score goals, and might be the offensive bump they need without dealing anyone and possibly scratching the team chemistry.
Shoot the puck Barry!!!
+1
As Mr. Buffer would say.... ITTTTTTTTSSSSSSS TIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEE
@MikeDay88
this ^
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by Stepan the Ice! on Feb 10, 2012 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
Not sure if Im right about this but…..I beleive if we call up Zucc he’d have to clear waivers and he would most likely get picked up. Wolski is on conditioning so he is protected. I would like to see Zucc give it another go with the big club too.
maybe bring up Zuch
and try him out on LW for Richards, the guy has got sick hands :) im tired of stupid wolski hes useless and should be dumped hes never going to get out of the hot tub…
Im not a big Wolski fan but I don’t think we’ve seen enough of his game this season to make a judgment. He’s been playing injured or has been injured for just about all of this season. and as we know all players have their streaks. it takes a few weeks of playing to get your groove going. We’ve seen this with just about all the scorers in our line up. Wolski is not going to be the great two way forward some are hoping for, he’s not going to go into the corners and bang guys around, but he does have the potential to receive a pass and put it in the net. Something some of our guys can’t do very well right now.
hopeful
I’m hoping that he has watched this team thrive without him, and is thinking that if and when he gets a crack at an active roster spot, he can’t afford to blow the chance to stick. Let’s hope it lights that hypothetical fire under his ass and gets him lighting the lamp.
I’d love to see him get a shot on Richie’s LW.
AA Step Gabby
WW Richie Cally
Hags Dubi Mitchell
Feds Boyle Prust
I think it could work.
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Looks good
I think those lines have good balance a little of everything on each.
It’s the noon number 7 because torts is playing 7 defenseman against Philly.
when Bickel gets a misconduct for fucking up sestito we won't be down a defenseman
"Anson Carter is a highly skilled, versatile player who we feel will play a very significant role on our team this season. He is a very intelligent player who brings a strong presence and leadership qualities." - Sather
"He's the best first passer in the game. He moves the puck up exceptionally."- Sather on signing Wade Redden
"If you look through the NHL, there aren't many players with his type of ability; he has superstar ability."- Sather on signing Vladimir Malakhov
by RichieToGabbySCORE on Feb 10, 2012 1:27 PM EST reply actions
I rather he wrecks Rinaldo that guy has it coming to him
Sestito is as Rupp put it so eloquently “irrelevant”
wasn’t rupp talking to shelley when he said that?
by NYR-BD-RC-HL-MS on Feb 10, 2012 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
Please Flyers, dress Sestito, Rinaldo and Shelley. An entire line of uselessness.
by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Feb 10, 2012 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
man i don't know
I don’t think we get out of a game like that without any injuries.
Call up Deveaux and Newbury
And bench Gaborik and Richards. Let all the goons go at it. We can spare a couple points in the standings. It would be worth it for the entertainment factor.
Lmao Epic idea
"It's far from done, but we did get something accomplished."-#19 B.Richards
by -19-AgainstAll on Feb 10, 2012 5:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
While we are at it why don’t we take away there hockey sticks and give them baseball bats and brass knuckles. That could always be fun
"It's far from done, but we did get something accomplished."-#19 B.Richards
by -19-AgainstAll on Feb 10, 2012 5:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
lmao!!!
Avery Rupp Deveaux.
Feds Boyle Prust
:)
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Moshe, love the lines!
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by nathansfamous on Feb 11, 2012 2:59 AM EST up reply actions
With a strong finish
Richards could finish with 30 goals (on pace for ~28) and 70 points.
Compared to his recent seasons, he’s underachieving, but I’ll take those “clutch” goals (Chris who?) and a winning team over a Hart/Art Ross trophy.
Cant be mad at a guy for taking some time to get over a heartbreak. He was too good for Munn anyhow..
by OhCallyMyCaptain on Feb 10, 2012 2:07 PM EST reply actions
$60M should be good enough to able to pay for someone to get plasitc surgery to look like Munn. He couldn’t have liked her personality that much.
by MyFavBaseballSquadron on Feb 10, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
god only knows what they saw in eachother. From what I’ve seen in interviews I made a big leap of assumption to say that he has the personality of a rusty nail. I don’t know about her but she’s definitely hot enough to look past any major personality flaws.
by OhCallyMyCaptain on Feb 10, 2012 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
Any official word on Feds injury?
Should be a double discipline game for TB, Moore and Hedman (slew ft on Prust).
by It may HAVE to Last a Lifetime on Feb 10, 2012 2:43 PM EST reply actions
Just read Dallas is interested in Dubi.
Anyone else see that ?
"It's far from done, but we did get something accomplished."-#19 B.Richards
by -19-AgainstAll on Feb 10, 2012 2:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions
http://nhltradereport.com/nhl-trade-rumor-stars-could-be-interested-in-dubinski-raymond-421629/
"It's far from done, but we did get something accomplished."-#19 B.Richards
by -19-AgainstAll on Feb 10, 2012 2:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Maybe we r getting Richards THAT GUY. Lolol
"It's far from done, but we did get something accomplished."-#19 B.Richards
by -19-AgainstAll on Feb 10, 2012 2:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I wish the Pens hadn’t ripped off Dallas for James Neal. A lot like Dubi, power forward but with a few more goals (prior to this excellent season)
If Dallas didn’t do that trade last year, maybe we could give them Dubi and a prospect for Neal.
:(
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Lolol
"It's far from done, but we did get something accomplished."-#19 B.Richards
by -19-AgainstAll on Feb 10, 2012 3:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I’d love getting Eriksson from Dallas. That would be such an upgrade to our team. Although we’d be losing Dubi, and I love Dubi I’d hate to see him go, but getting Eriksson would make us an even bigger threat.
Dubi, Kreider/McIlrath, and a 1st or next years 2nd would be a decent package for Eriksson.
"Just reload my weapon, you know?" - Artem Anisimov
"We are going to come to Philadelphia, and we are going to win." - Mr.Sather
"I'm not a screamer or yeller. If I would try to scream and yell at people, it's not what I'd naturally do. So if I tried to do that, it would be awkward, I think." - Eli Manning
Seriously? I like Eriksonn a lot but he has only scored more than 30 goals once and that was when he shot 20%.
Dubi + Kreider will score more than that. And on top of that you want to throw in a 1st rd pick?
Aucune clause de Mouvement
by Blueshirt in Paris on Feb 10, 2012 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
Eriksonn and Richards had great success together in Dallas if could by a synergistic effect and allow for more points for each, If they already have good chemistry he may be a guy that can stick with Richi on the second line. His powerplay skill is good aswell.
Id rather throw Erixon in the deal and hold on to Krieder
Eriksson not can only score, but he’s a great passer too. Good defense for a forward, and you basically save the same cap space. There isn’t many people I would trade Dubinsky AND Kreider for (Much rather move McIlrath), but Eriksson is borderline elite. Having him on BR’s wing gives us 2 good scoring threat lines.
"Just reload my weapon, you know?" - Artem Anisimov
"We are going to come to Philadelphia, and we are going to win." - Mr.Sather
"I'm not a screamer or yeller. If I would try to scream and yell at people, it's not what I'd naturally do. So if I tried to do that, it would be awkward, I think." - Eli Manning
Why does everyone believe that the grass is always greener?
He has only scored 30 goals more than once, and you wan’t to give up Dubi, Kreider, and a 1st for him?
Come on……
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
by Moshe52792 on Feb 10, 2012 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
sather isn't an idiot
there is no way he is trading kreider he is untouchable
I’m not one for making trades, especially moving our young guys (especially Kreider). But I really do feel Eriksson is going to be elite. And while I would hate to give up Dubi because other than his offense, he really does contribute a lot to this team, Eriksson would give us 2 deep scoring lines and having him on the PP can only make this shitty PP system better. Richards played very well with Eriksson in the past also. Plus these next 5+ years is the Rangers big window of opportunity, I think Eriksson who is about to enter his prime would be a big help. The guy is almost a point per game player, he has the ability to net 30+, last 2 years were 27 and 29, respectively.
Now I’m not saying that we have to go get him or we won’t do anything, it was just brought up and I’d really love to see Eriksson in Ranger blue.
"Just reload my weapon, you know?" - Artem Anisimov
"We are going to come to Philadelphia, and we are going to win." - Mr.Sather
"I'm not a screamer or yeller. If I would try to scream and yell at people, it's not what I'd naturally do. So if I tried to do that, it would be awkward, I think." - Eli Manning
Richards is having a very good season.
He is leading the team and you can tell his personality is impacting the younger players and the vets. That is what matters most here not his goal scoring. As we have seen so far this year, Richards has a way scoring clutch goals for the Rangers. Richards will be there in the clutch.
Freedom is a road seldom traveled by the multitudes...
dude
that kid can shoot, just whipped it into the net on a power play made it look so easy ahaha
can’t wait for Kreider
Yeah, I am not convinced he will be ready next September though. He has the puck taken away pretty easily against a shit team.. also didn’t like that he got a boarding call, came out of the box and got a tripping call lol.
Meanwhile, that hit just now probably shoulda have been a 2 minute not a 5, but Kreider woulda scored that anyway.
lol yeah dude
he just scored again on The PP hahha
he scored twice or just got shots in net
by Prustyballs94 on Feb 10, 2012 8:44 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
If his semester ends early enough he could see some playoff time with the Whalers, train with some NHLers over the summer and be ready but I would not count on any of those things happening with any certainty.
yea we definitely can’t use him in the playoffs this year he needs to learn how to keep the puck haha he gets it taken away really easily poke checked etc..
needs some lessons with datsyuk or something lol
Yeah people on this board suggesting he might play for the big club in the playoffs are being ludicrously out of their mind. There isn’t even a reason to do it.
yeah i was thinking it from watching highlights
but now that i see the entire game he definitely can’t be ready that fast.
That’s why they are highlights.
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Exactly.
People always assume what they haven’t seen is better than what they have.
It’s tiring.
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
Feds
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League source confirms no hearing scheduled for D Moore. No ruling yet on a possible fine or warning. Rules out suspension. #TBLightning
and
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’ Allan Walsh @walsha
The NHL Concussion Crisis: NHL client recently told me after headshot that his face was swollen, no idea day of the week or last opponent.’
Hope that’s not Feds but, uhhmmm… yikes
I actually heard some people arguing that because it was Fed’s stick that hit his face/head that it doesn’t count as a headshot. Sounds like hair-splitting to me.
Homo homini lupus est - Human beings are wolves to each other
what argument do ppl bring that point up?
by Prustyballs94 on Feb 10, 2012 9:00 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I was just reading around various sites to see what the consensus was and some people claim there’s video evidence (that I didn’t see) that his stick is what actually hit his face and that makes it ok somehow (even though the whole situation doesn’t happen if Moore doesn’t aim high).
Homo homini lupus est - Human beings are wolves to each other
Ah, Nazi sympathizers or holocaust deniers… when you say Hitler killed 6 million Jews, and they try to deflect blame that he wasn’t a Christian, etc.
Apparently the NHL bought that specious argument...
Homo homini lupus est - Human beings are wolves to each other
Man, Vermont's looking sad
Yikes. 5-0 right before the break.
Homo homini lupus est - Human beings are wolves to each other
that gaudreau kid can really shoot too
think calgary has him drafted.
That home-win streak is sick. Like Detroit needs more record-breaking streaks… What’s their consecutive postseasons made number at?
Homo homini lupus est - Human beings are wolves to each other
Gotta root for Anaheim double hard cuz we certainly don’t want to have to root for Philly to prevent Detroit from tying the record next game >.<
I'm sorry
I can never root for NJD or Philly. It’s against my religion.
Homo homini lupus est - Human beings are wolves to each other
If you guys didn't catch the BC game tonight
you missed a great showcase for what Kreider could bring to the Rangers next year
"Don't look now, but there's one too many people in this room and I think it's you." Groucho Marx
In Prust We Trust
"Kovalev would work with Tortorella like a kitty would work in a microwave.
A lot of smoke and desperate clawing at the door. It wouldn’t work. It would just be a big, hot mess." -Dig Deep
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Kreider looking nice
Needs a bit more discipline and defensive mindset to his game, but nice, very nice.
"Just reload my weapon, you know?" - Artem Anisimov
"We are going to come to Philadelphia, and we are going to win." - Mr.Sather
"I'm not a screamer or yeller. If I would try to scream and yell at people, it's not what I'd naturally do. So if I tried to do that, it would be awkward, I think." - Eli Manning
that comes from experience and it’ll come to him
"Don't look now, but there's one too many people in this room and I think it's you." Groucho Marx
In Prust We Trust
"Kovalev would work with Tortorella like a kitty would work in a microwave.
A lot of smoke and desperate clawing at the door. It wouldn’t work. It would just be a big, hot mess." -Dig Deep
Follow me @8kpower
Yes it will
Once he gets Tortorella’d, there’s no looking back.
"Just reload my weapon, you know?" - Artem Anisimov
"We are going to come to Philadelphia, and we are going to win." - Mr.Sather
"I'm not a screamer or yeller. If I would try to scream and yell at people, it's not what I'd naturally do. So if I tried to do that, it would be awkward, I think." - Eli Manning
That sounds painful
R.I.P Derek
Rangers FTW!
by BleedsRangerBlue on Feb 11, 2012 9:56 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Anyone watching the Denver U game?
Zucker got nailed with a headshot that followed through and smashed his head into the glass. Brutal.
by Eastern Impact on Feb 10, 2012 11:30 PM EST reply actions
Yea couldn’t believe he not only sat up but walked off too. Even worse that Rau always plays with him on USA.
by Eastern Impact on Feb 10, 2012 11:38 PM EST up reply actions
Other Ranger news, Whale 3-2 in OT. WW with 2 goals, including the game winner in OT. I still think WW could be that one extra dimension. Hope he proves me right. He does not shy away in the playoffs either.
Another tough game tomorrow. LGR!!
PRUSTOSTERONE!!!
"Stepan, step in, step out" Timothy Leary
Scott Gomez, the gift that keeps on giving!
Just added Stu B. to my head to head fantasy team. Probably good for at least ten points there.
PRUSTOSTERONE!!!
"Stepan, step in, step out" Timothy Leary
Scott Gomez, the gift that keeps on giving!
by nathansfamous on Feb 11, 2012 3:11 AM EST up reply actions
He's going to be
the Rangers version of Lin
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